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Anesthesia

Respiratory Monitoring

Key Points ▪ Intraoperative respiratory monitoring is a fundamental component of the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ standards for basic anesthetic monitoring. Monitoring of oxygenation and ventilation is essential for the safe conduct of an anesthetic. ▪ A thorough understanding of…

Miller's Anesthesia
November 23, 2023

Anesthesia

Hepatic Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Anesthetic Considerations

Key Points ▪ The liver is the largest abdominal organ and carries out a number of vital functions including metabolism and detoxification. ▪ The liver receives approximately 25% of the resting cardiac output. The hepatic artery is responsible for 25%…

Miller's Anesthesia
November 23, 2023